OPERA DIABOLICUS LYRICS

1. Listen Everybody

Listen everybody, and I will set tears pouring from your eyes
Listen everybody and I will set tears pouring from your eyes
No one will rest. Poisoned arrows will strike everyone
Fevers will throw down the proud and incurable disease will strike like lightning
For the almighty has said, "I shall wipe man whom I created off the face of the Earth
Because he is flesh and blood, let he be turned to dust and ashes.
My spirit will not remain among men."
[Gabriele de' Mussis, A.D.1348]

2. Bring Out Your Dead

-I have arrived! Victims crawl on their knees
-Come kiss my hand! Panic spread though the land
Prayers, church bells ringing

-Roll out the red carpet! Bodies stacked to the walls
-Death comes to town! Infected, the standing will fall
Digging, dead-cart tipping

Friends; dead and demised
How empty the streets, no one alive, all being dead
No man can run from my grasp; I'm the reaper of souls
I come to your house, open the door, enter your home

Bring out your dead!
Bring out your dead!

-I'm all around! Shrouded by people's despair
-So swiftly, so strong! One touch, you'd better beware
Weeping and lamenting
-I've travelled the silk road! Soundless, seeking its pray
-I've travelled by sea! Faceless, sweeping the earth
Craving retribution

Friends; dead and demised
How empty the streets, no one alive, all being dead
No man can run from my grasp; I'm the reaper of souls
I come to your house, open the door, enter your home

Bring out your dead!
Bring out your dead!

-Time to say goodbye! Mourning, abandoned by God
-The end is nigh! Leaving a trail of deceased
Graves choked with corpses

-You can't escape me! Sinners and saints alike
-You can not hide! Added to the roll call of death
Dance in a brand new Eden

Friends; dead and demised
How empty the streets, no one alive, all being dead
No man can run from my grasp; I'm the reaper of souls
I come to your house, open the door, enter your home

Bring out your dead!
Bring out your dead!

3. Second Coming

Gathered by the old oak tree. What will come the crow will see. The end of days
Servants of the lamb, disciples of an arcane doctrine
Holding up a book and kneels, to break all of the seven seals, one by one
Magic wards of old on scriptures of a future foretold

Below the starless and blackened sky
Far beneath the abysmal moon
Their ancient, dreamless, uninvaded keep
The seven sleepeth; faintest sunlight flee
Light, the smallest thin ray of light
Catches upon the sleeper's eye
The voices from the mass above
Awaken from the slumber

Peels of thunder overhead. Lightning strikes and darkness spreads. The end of days
Time is running out. The ground is opening tonight
Angels once from heaven fell, ride out from the mouth of hell two by two
In the name of God, the end of time's begun
The plains will reek of death and burning sulfur scorch the land

The first of the riders was a man of the death
The second of the riders was dressed all in red
The third of the riders was as black as the darken sky
The fourth of the riders wore a halo, a halo of flies
The fifth of the riders; fine feathered and silver-toungued
Deceiving, seething, slithering and sly
The six of the riders wore a mask of malignity
He grinned with a sinister and heartless smile
The seventh squeeze his victims 'til he's drained them dry
To add to his swollen bag of souls
Now they stand before you, all together as one
Ghastly creatures calling you
Numerous are slain in the name of God.

Cast into nothingness. Everything will be destroyed
Demons rising from deep below to feast upon your bones
Jesus or the Antichrist both ways lead you astray
Inspirations comes not from heaven. We do the devil's work
Watched and waited patiently while man fulfilled the prophecy

They'll pass your valley of their way, to make each living pay their price. The end of days
Saint John have no clue, his time on earth way overdue
The hands of judgement cast its dice. The second coming is on rise. Mankind will die
The dissolution of the world, a final act of righteousness

Come, come, and behold
Seven candles in the night
Time, time, time to die
The beast arise about to strike

Where there is sadness, there will be wisdom
And where there is fear, there will be renewal
Though death's teeth as sharp as his glistering scythe
Where there's a will, there is a way

Seven horsemen out for war, all loved shall be no more. The end of days
Swallowed by the sun, the virtues of man stand in flames
Devastation all around. Melting metal on the ground. Ruins and dust
In the name of God, the end of time's begun
The plains now reek of death and burning sulfur scorched the land

The first of the riders was a man of the cloth
The second of the riders was dressed all in red
The third of the riders was as black as the darken sky
The fourth of the riders wore a halo, a halo of flies
The fifth of the riders; fine feathered and silver-toungued
Deceiving, seething, slithering and sly
The six of the riders wore a mask of malignity
He grinned with a sinister and heartless smile
The seventh squeeze his victims 'til he's drained them dry
To add to his swollen bag of souls
Now they stand before you, all together as one
Ghastly creatures calling you
Numerous are slain
In the name of
In the name of
In the name of
God.

4. Siren's Call

A whisper so sweet, said, "Come to me, love".
I looked but no one was around
I followed the voice into the mist
And there she took my life

I felt no self-restrain, was bewildered and blind
She's the corruption of your mind
Butchered by night and left like debris,
All for the mistress of the sea

Let the tide wave come to wash life away
Hear the Siren's call. She'll lead you astray

"You're about to embark on the voyage of your life,
To sail the open seas"
So I took my farewells and boarded the ship
And saw my hometown disappear

Our watchman cried out but was too late
We found ourselves caught in her net
Pray to your god, you will soon be aware
No stars can ever guide us back

Let the tide wave come to wash life away
Hear the Siren's call. She'll lead you astray

She's in the water, she's in the wind
She is the reason we lust to get near
Hear! Listen! A wail of despair
Betrayed by both; beauty and beast
To this shore she's pulling you in
Hear! Listen! The last rune you'll hear

Swam closer to the land, bewitched by her charm
I longed for her embrace
When I touched her skin, she unfolded her wings
And darkness filled the sky

By the wrath of her claws, I was dragged to her cave
To a feast that never ends
Go north by northwest, there you will find,
The daughter of Achelous

"Waiting all alone for you
Destiny has brought you here to my lonely isle
Welcome you with open arms
Lay you down so soft and you'll stay in eternity"

We sail into our tidal tomb
Once we enter here we're doomed
Hear the Siren's call
Mantic creature n'bird of prey
Sings her lullaby all day
Hear the Siren's call

Lured into the maiden's nest
Deceptive words made us obsessed
Hear the Siren's call
Sitting by the rocks and waits
Enticing us to certain death
Hear the Siren's call
Mantic creature n'bird of prey
Sings her lullaby all day
Hear the Siren's call
The Siren's call
"In my waters I'm the queen of death"

5. Darkest Doom on the Brightest of Days

Bring forth the necromancer
We all saw her covered in blood!
You stand accused for murder
And for heresy you shall burn

Here's where your evil ends
Confess your sins or trial by ordeal

Dost thou abjure the devil?
She's a witch! Uncover her lies!
Dost thou yield to his temptations?
You've made a covenant with him?

Speak! Is it God you defy?
Is it not so?
Now, take her away!

She was taken out from the hall
Dragged to the stake at the market square
One word echoes from malicious tongues, "Burn!"
Oh Mother!

Darkest doom on the brightest of days
Proclamation: "Death by burning"
She was sentenced, forever condemned
I closed my eyes, but still I heard them

We will send you to the place where all witches go!
They taunted and jeered at her
While heaping the wood high above her feet
Foul witch, foul witch, get thee to hell
Burn there forever and a day
Let thy foul carcass be food for jackals

There stood this wretched lady
Amid the condemning throng
She looked with face defiant
On the flames raging so wild and strong

Please, I've done nothing wrong
Denial! The true face of guilt
Light up the pile!

She was tethered upon the pyre
May the flames cleanse her soul
While the embers rose to the sky
Why! Oh Mother!

Darkest doom on the brightest of days
Proclamation: "Death by burning"
She was burned at the penalty stake
"Om saecula saeculorum" the priest was praying

When all at once their cheers turned into fear
With a sizzle and a sputter her spirit appeared
And from within the inferno they heard her screech
Holy water, book and bell
The black powers of blackest hell
I'll come back to haunt you all

I was just a child that day
When they took my mom away
But I can still remember
Even in my coldest night I can feel
The heat from that blazing fire
I curse that day when my mother died

I remember that fateful day, in May
She stood there in the fire
I wish for the day she will return
I will make you pay one day, you'll see
You will stand there in the fire
And all you ever loved will be truly gone

6. A Song of Detestation

I am Javert! I Am Javert!
I'm the lord of the manor
I'm the law in this house
Silence! You'd better behave

Now you are put in my custody
You shall do as I say
Start sweeping the floors again,
Or the weight of my cane you will feel

I am Javert! I Am Javert!
I'm the lord of the manor
I'm the law in this house
Sweet Jesus won't hear your prayers

Eat your supper properly
Take your water and bread
Give that's for all you're about to receive
You are mine and you're here 'til you're dead

He is the devil in cloth
The cruelty of man incarnate

I am Javert! I Am Javert!
I'm the lord of the manor
I'm the law in this house
My word you must obey

Bring in some water from the garden well
Your sister and I need some time for ourselves
Cry as you may, it won't help you
Tears will do you no good

Hear the beat of my heart;
A song of detestation
Cold fingers of lust touching my flesh
-Come here child! -Thee must die!
For what's been done I stand forlorn

I am Javert! I Am Javert!
I'm the lord of the manor
I'm the law in this house
My wish is your command

Go to the cellar and fetch me more wine
Your sister will linger with me
Leave us and don't make me say it twice
Your sister knows what I like

I am Javert! I Am Javert!
I'm the lord of the manor
I'm the law in this house
Punishment if you disobey

Late that night in the other room
The little girl softly weeps
She has seen what no girl should see
When man turns savage beast

I must have it, I decide it
Let me see it, let your clothes fall to the floor
I must taste it, I decide it
Let me feel it, inside you yet once more

I am Javert! I Am Javert!
I am Javert! I Am Javert!

Hear the beat of my heart;
A song of detestation
Cold fingers of lust touching my flesh
-Come here child! -Thee must die!
For what's been done I stand forlorn

7. Little Sister

Little sister, do you remember?
The years have passed, our former life's just dreams
A dying illusion to the house where we were born
The thorns of pain. Can't stand this anymore

So, I took a blade, then I ascended the stairs
To the tyrant's room. In the dark he was waiting there

Listened gently, waiting patiently
The baron's sleeping, buried in his dreams
I turned the latch and opened up the door
"Who is there?" he screamed with age

So, I took the blade, stabbed him once in the heart
Looked at him and said, "Dispatched to hell, I curse thy name!"

Oh, brother, here come the tears of joy
Falling from my bloodshot eyes
At last we will have peace of mind
The tyrant's dead. The sweet revenge

In the dead of night, I hear the beating of his heart
The nightmare keeps returning
I wake up in a sweat. Was it something by the door?
It was the wind and nothing more.

8. Night Demon

One wintry night, I wrapped myself in garment white, so no one would see me
Trudged for hours, though a frigid scenery, a forest made of ice
My bones were frozen but my heart kept beating, I had to find the way
A trodden pat and finally I saw a light, a cabin welcometh me

Come in child, you'd better rest yourself
Here by the hearth there is warmth
Don't be afraid, my little one
I am the one you seek

Praise the skies, been searching everywhere, and the answers you could hold
Wave your hand, gaze into your crystal ball, use all the powers you've bestowed
Her face contorted, spoke words out from a black book, vicious yet dreary
Your past life's bane men, I know you have seen them. Now enter the circle with me

All things seen, and things not seen
Let us walk here between
I conjure thee, by the power of three
This is my will, so mote it be!
Arise!

Numerus Satana. Omnia in duos
Numerus Satana. Duo in unum

Night demon can you hear me?
Who art thou who dares to call upon me?
Hear my plea, please aid me in my request
-Why hast thou disquieted me?
Night demon, ghostly spirit
Hear my cry, avenge my family name

- Offerings must be done unto me
- Ego sum homo tuus!
Leg of frog and wing of bat, 1 part this and 2 parts that
Grind them all together and place it in bowl
Add some water, add some salt, and boil it though the darkness of the night

I saw her cast shadows by the candlelight, hands reaching for the sky
In the haze, I could not believe it, a figure started to take form
Keep your calm, your soul's to be tested by sacrifice and loss

All things seen, and things not seen
Let us walk here between
I conjure thee, by the power of three
This is my will, so mote it be!
Arise!

Numerus Satana. Omnia in duos
Numerus Satana. Duo in unum

Night demon can you hear me?
Who art thou who dares to call upon me?
Hear my plea, bring back my love to life again
-Why hast thou disquieted me?
Night demon, ghostly spirit
Hear my cry, I'm begging down on my knees
- Offerings must be done unto me
- Ego sum homo tuus!

9. At Nighttime

Take heed! I've read the signs of terror
The bones show that Orion will rise
In the east while the Scorpion is shinning
Ablazed by the light of the moon

O Morpheus, wing-born god, have you forsaken me?
I pray to thee to help me flee, this evil scenery
Every time I close my eyes she floats into my room
Nocturnal mare that gives me fright, and lures me to my doom

Seven horsemen, a future bleak, a coming holocaust
Premonitions, scary visions, a gateway to the past
Envisions of demonic beasts, and of creatures of the night
When the light is out she comes to me and rides me in the dark

Come night and you will be mine
I rule where dreams are entwined
Your mind is under my spell
Your thoughts I'm taking to hell

Then, at nighttime, while you're sound asleep
She rides though the darkness and into your dreams
At nighttime, the nightmare returns
With tales of the strand and of wondrous things

Step into my parlour, said the spider to the fly
Once caught in her silky web, in trance I'm gonna die
Hidden in the vast unknown. What do shadows hide?
When stars align all fears combine. She pulls me to the other side

Come night and you will be mine
I rule where dreams are entwined
Your mind is under my spell
Your thoughts I'm taking to hell

Then, at nighttime, while you're sound asleep
She rides though the darkness and into your dreams
At nighttime, the nightmare returns
With tales of the strand and of wondrous things

Go asleep. Fall asleep my dear now

Morpheus, where are you now? I'm trapped inside her realm
Monsters out of legends, myths and times gone by
Echoes of the devils deed fill my endless nights
The images multiply, I see it all so vividly

Takes hold of my weary mind
There's no escape
I see a world astand in flames
All of these and many more, the tragedies I have seen

Come night and you will be mine
I rule where dreams are entwined
Your mind is under my spell
Your thoughts I'm taking to hell

Then, at nighttime, while you're sound asleep
She rides though the darkness and into your dreams
At nighttime, the nightmare returns
With tales of the strand and of wondrous things







OPERA DIABOLICUS LYRICS